Climage Change 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Give 3 reasons why greenhouse gases are increasing
A
Farming
Burning fossil fuels
Deforestation
2
Q
How does farming produce greenhouse gases
A
Livestock produce a lot of methane eg cows farting
3
Q
How are fossil fuels burnt
A
Power stations and vehicles
4
Q
Give 3 environmental impacts of climate change
A
Sea levels rise
Temperature will increase
Habitats being destroyed
5
Q
Give 3 economic impacts of climate change
A
-warmer weather can boost tourism
-water shortages will affect power
-money will be spent to protect against extreme weather
6
Q
Give 3 social impacts of climate change
A
Some areas become impossible to inhabit
Water shortages
People moving away from coast
